Athlos NYC’s pioneering celebration of women’s track athletes has been an inspiring initiative started by Alexis Ohanian. And such a revolution needs the best in sports to headline the event and boost its popularity, which meant New York was ready to welcome the new queen of sprinting. But alas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden had some bad news.

On September 26, the new World Champion took to X to announce that she would not be participating in Athlos NYC25, scheduled for October 10. She wrote a message to her fans explaining her decision. And you know what? The fans have been nothing but supportive, backing her to do justice to the sport. But why is the American skipping the 2025 event?

It’s due to fatigue, as Jefferson-Wooden explained after a grueling season. “What a year it’s been. From

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